Target Lists¶

Target Lists help you organize your imaging projects, wish lists, and seasonal plans in AstroManager.

What are Target Lists?¶

A Target List is a collection of deep sky objects grouped together for organizational purposes. Think of them as:

• Project folders for multi-target imaging campaigns
• Wish lists of objects you want to image someday
• Seasonal collections of targets for specific times of year
• Equipment-specific lists matching your various setups

Managing Target Lists¶

Viewing Your Lists¶

Navigate to "Saved Targets" to see all your target lists.

Creating a New List¶

1. Click "New List" button
2. Enter a Name (e.g., "Summer 2026 Nebulae")
3. Optionally add a Description
4. Click "Create"

Editing a List¶

1. Click the edit icon next to the list name
2. Modify the name or description
3. Click "Save"

Deleting a List¶

1. Click the delete icon next to the list
2. Confirm the deletion

Adding Objects to Lists¶

From DSO Database¶

1. Search for an object in Deep Sky Objects
2. Click "Add to List" on the object card
3. Select the target list
4. Optionally add notes
5. Click "Add"

From Object Details¶

1. Open the object's detail page
2. Click "Add to List" button
3. Choose your list and add

Bulk Add¶

1. In DSO search, select multiple objects (checkbox)
2. Click "Add Selected to List"
3. Choose the destination list

List Items¶

Each item in a target list includes:

Object Reference¶

• Link to the original DSO database entry
• All standard object information available

Custom Fields¶

Quick Actions¶

• View Details: Open full object information
• Schedule: Add directly to scheduler
• Remove: Remove from this list
• Move: Move to a different list

Organizing Lists¶

Sorting Items¶

Sort list items by:

• Name (A-Z or Z-A)
• Priority (highest first)
• Status (incomplete first)
• Date Added (newest or oldest)
• Magnitude (brightest first)
• Size (largest first)

Filtering Items¶

Filter within a list:

• By object type
• By status
• By priority
• By observability

Reordering¶

Drag and drop items to manually reorder them within a list.

List Features¶

Progress Tracking¶

See at-a-glance progress:

• Total items in list
• Items completed
• Items in progress
• Completion percentage

Export Options¶

Export your list for use elsewhere:

• CSV: Spreadsheet compatible
• Clipboard: Copy object names
• Stellarium: Format for Stellarium import

Import from Telescopius¶

Import your observation lists directly from Telescopius:

How to Export from Telescopius¶

1. Log in to your Telescopius account
2. Go to your Observation List
3. Click Export and choose CSV format
4. Save the file to your computer

How to Import into AstroManager¶

1. Navigate to Settings in AstroManager
2. Click the Import / Export tab
3. Click Import from Telescopius
4. Upload your exported CSV file
5. Configure import options:
6. Import as: Choose "Saved Targets" or "Active Targets"
7. Target List: Select an existing list or create a new one
8. Observatory: (Required for Active Targets) Assign an observatory
9. Equipment: (Required for Active Targets) Assign equipment
10. Click Import

Supported Data Fields¶

The following fields are imported from Telescopius:

Import Tips¶

Share Lists¶

Coming Soon: Share lists with other AstroManager users.

Workflow Integration¶

From List to Schedule¶

1. Open a target list
2. Click "Schedule All" or select specific items
3. Configure default imaging goals
4. Items are added to your scheduler

Tracking Progress¶

As you image targets:

1. N.I.N.A. plugin reports captured frames
2. AstroManager updates progress automatically
3. List status reflects your imaging progress

Best Practices¶

List Organization¶

Naming Conventions¶

Develop a consistent naming scheme:

• 2026 - Winter - Nebulae
• Widefield - Mosaic Projects
• Quick Targets - Under 2 Hours

Regular Maintenance¶

• Review lists monthly
• Archive completed projects
• Update priorities based on conditions

Example Lists¶

Beginner's First Targets¶

A curated list for new astrophotographers:

Narrowband Showcase¶

Emission nebulae perfect for Ha/OIII imaging:

Tips¶